Cheap flights from Colombo to Kabul from £295

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1 stop
Thu, Jul 30
Colombo CMBKabul KBL
£295
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1 stop
Fri, Jul 31
Colombo CMBKabul KBL
£339
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1 stop
Wed, Jul 29
Colombo CMBKabul KBL
£339
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Colombo CMBKabul KBL
£365
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Colombo CMBKabul KBL
£368
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26
Colombo CMBKabul KBL
£396
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2 stops
Sat, Aug 1 – Wed, Aug 5
Colombo CMBKabul KBL
£746
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Thu, Jul 30 – Wed, Aug 5
Colombo CMBKabul KBL
£813
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Thu, Jul 30 – Wed, Aug 5
Colombo CMBKabul KBL
£813
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Tue, Jul 28 – Sun, Aug 2
Colombo CMBKabul KBL
£815
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Sun, Jul 26 – Wed, Jul 29
Colombo CMBKabul KBL
£815
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Tue, Jul 28 – Sun, Aug 2
Colombo CMBKabul KBL
£822
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How much do flights to Kabul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£295

Cheapest round-trip

£746

Average round-trip

£996

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Fly Dubai

Getting from Kabul airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Budget travelers often choose shared minibuses.

Kabul is served by Hamid Karzai International Airport (KBL), located approximately 16 km north of the city center. Airport transfers to city center destinations are primarily handled by taxis, private transfers, and shared minibuses. Due to the current security situation and limited public transport infrastructure, most travelers rely on pre-arranged private transfers or taxis. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions and security checkpoints.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

30-60 min

؋2,500 – ؋5,000; AFN 2,500–5,000 (~$35–70 USD); varies by provider

pre-arranged (traffic dependent)

security and convenience

30-75 min

؋1,000 – ؋2,500; AFN 1,000–2,500 (~$14–35 USD); negotiate before departure

on-demand (traffic dependent)

door-to-door flexibility

45-90 min

AFN 100–300 (~$1.50–4 USD); limited availability

irregular (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

؋0 – ؋3,500; Often complimentary or AFN 2,000–3,500 (~$28–50 USD)

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

30-60 min

؋5,000 – ؋10,000; AFN 5,000–10,000 (~$70–140 USD) per day; driver included

pre-arranged (traffic dependent)

extended stays with flexibility

Notes:

  • Prices in AFN (Afghan Afghani); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Pre-arranged transfers are strongly recommended due to security considerations.
  • Always negotiate taxi fares before departure; meters are not commonly used.
  • Traffic conditions and security checkpoints can significantly affect journey times.
  • Self-drive rental cars are not recommended for visitors unfamiliar with local conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites and consulting your embassy for current travel advisories before your trip.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Kabul

Depart from
Bandaranaike International
Arrive to
Hamid Karzai International
Average flights per week
247
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Colombo to Kabul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Kam AirKMFRQNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Kabul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January3°C-6°C
February5°C-4°C
March12°C1°C
April19°C7°C
May25°C12°C
June29°C16°C
July32°C19°C
August31°C18°C
September27°C14°C
October21°C8°C
November13°C2°C
December8°C-3°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
-6°C
January
Sunny days
287
days per year
Snow days
17
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
32°C18°C
18 Jul
37°C22°C
Sunday
12 Jul
31°C18°C
19 Jul
36°C22°C
Monday
13 Jul
32°C18°C
20 Jul
35°C21°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
33°C18°C
21 Jul
34°C18°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
34°C18°C
22 Jul
33°C19°C
Thursday
16 Jul
35°C20°C
23 Jul
36°C20°C
Friday
17 Jul
37°C22°C
24 Jul
36°C21°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Dubai, Kam Air, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Colombo and Kabul have 247 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Bangkok, Malé, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bali, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Singapore, Denpasar, Chennai, Birmingham, Goa, Tel Aviv, Phuket City, Abu Dhabi, Phuket Province, Mumbai, Perth.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kabul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kabul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Istanbul, Dubai, Brussels, Glasgow, Washington, D.C., Frankfurt, San Francisco, Toronto, Copenhagen, Oslo, Zürich, Chicago, Munich, Amsterdam, Vienna, Helsinki.
Which airports are there in Colombo?
Colombo is mainly served by Bandaranaike International. But there are other airports nearby, including Colombo Ratmalana Airport, Kelani River-Peliyagoda Waterdrome, Dandugama Sea Plane Base.
What airports are near Colombo?
The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya.
What airports are near Kabul?
The main airport in Kabul is Hamid Karzai International. It is also served by Hamid Karzai International, Bacha Khan International.
Which airlines fly between Colombo and Kabul?
Currently, you can fly between Colombo and Kabul with Fly Dubai, Kam Air, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Colombo and Kabul?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Colombo and Kabul, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Colombo and Kabul?
Traveling between Colombo and Kabul, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Colombo?
There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya
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